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Top 2016 trends in outdoor living

(BPT) - Take a deep breath of fresh
air. Feel the warm sunshine on your skin. Kick back and listen to the
peaceful sounds of nature. There's a reason people are investing in
spaces that allow them to spend more time relaxing, dining and
entertaining outside.

In addition to expanding livable space,
outdoor enhancements also offer a strong return on investment at the
time of sale. Convinced this is the year you're going to jump on the
outdoor living bandwagon? To refresh your space and start enjoying
the outdoors from the comforts of home, consider the top outdoor
living trends of 2016.

Eclectic design
Homeowners are embracing the same eclectic trends that they love
indoors and bringing this same design approach to their outdoor
spaces. Mixing materials is at the heart of this trend. From
all-weather wicker and teak to concrete and aluminum, using different
materials means creating durable spaces with one-of-a-kind looks.
Beyond the hardscape, using a variety of patterns, textures and
shapes adds visual appeal.

Upholstered soft seating
This year, homeowners are revamping patios and decks by bringing
the comforts of indoors outside. The perfect example of this movement
is the use of upholstered furniture for the outdoors. Arhaus
Furniture offers a variety of upholstered sofas, sectionals and
chairs that look just like the classics used indoors, but are
specifically designed to withstand the elements outside.

Outdoor cooking
Summer entertaining is enhanced when meals are cooked outdoors.
Home chefs are thinking beyond the grill to incorporate other useful
mediums for al fresco cooking. For example, hearths and stone ovens
offer undeniable outdoor ambiance while providing a unique way to
cook pizzas, bread and other baked goods. The finishing touch: add an
herb garden for quick access to the fresh flavors of the season.

Customization
Customizing helps create outdoor spaces that are a reflection of
the homeowners' personalities. More than just personalized decor, the
customization trend is evident in outdoor furniture. Expert stylists
at www.Arhaus.com
offer complementary design services including space design, product
selection and customization with a wide variety of outdoor fabrics so
they can get the exact look they desire.

Evening entertaining
Outdoor entertainment shouldn't be restricted by daylight, so
homeowners are making thoughtful additions to ensure when dusk
arrives the party can go on. Strategic deck lighting on posts and
stairways illuminates gathering spaces. Torches, pathway lighting and
string lights are great for landscaped areas. Finally, propane and
citronella gel fueled fire pits are the ideal gathering place and
bugs will stay far away.

Reconstructed stone
Reconstructed stone is in demand for tabletops on dining, coffee
and accent tables. When researching options, it's important to
remember not all reconstructed stone is created equal. For example,
Arhaus makes reconstructed stone out of composite concrete so it's
lighter, less brittle and withstands weather well. Even when left
outside year-round at the company headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio,
there was no cracking, color fading or changes to material. Please visit
www.realhomesatlanta.com
for all your Atlanta real estate needs.

Top 2016 trends in outdoor living
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